Jay Alan Switzer

Background

Switzer, Jay Alan was born on May 14, 1950 in Cincinnati. Son of William K. and Virginia H. (Gray) Switzer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, U. Cincinnati, 1973; Master of Arts in Inorganic Chemistry, Wayne State University, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry, Wayne State University, 1979.

Career

Research chemist, Union Oil Corporation California (UNOCAL), Brea, 1979-1984; senior research chemist, Union Oil Corporation California (UNOCAL), Brea, 1984-1986; associate professor materials science and engineering, U. Pittsburgh, 1987-1990; professor of chemistry, senior investogator Center for Materials Research, U. Missouri, Rolla, since 1990.

Achievements

• Jay Alan Switzer has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Electrochemical Society (vice chairman Southern California section 1985-1986), American Chemical Society, Materials Research Society, American Ceramic Society.

Connections

Married Barbara A. Smith, August 18, 1972. 1 child, Eric R.

Father:

William K. Switzer

Mother:

Virginia H. (Gray) Switzer

Spouse:

Barbara A. Smith

child:

Eric R. Switzer